Basic Details
Word: Unforeseen
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that was not expected or predicted.
Synonyms: Unexpected, unanticipated, unpredicted
Antonyms: Expected, predicted, foreseen
Idioms and Phrases
- Catch off guard: To surprise someone unexpectedly. Example: "The sudden heavy rain caught us off guard, and we had no umbrellas."
- Out of the blue: Something happening suddenly and unexpectedly. Example: "She received an out-of-the-blue email about a job opportunity."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The unforeseen problems during the project delayed its completion by several weeks.
Example 2: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the concert had to be cancelled.
Example 3: He was happy, despite the unforeseen challenges he faced while moving to a new city.
Fun Fact
The term "unforeseen" is often used in insurance policies to describe events that are not predictable, such as natural disasters or accidents, which can lead to significant financial impacts.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we know about the future is that it will be unforeseen." Alan Kay
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unforeseen" mean?
a) Expected
b) Something that was not predicted
c) Planned
d) Known in advance
Answer: b) Something that was not predicted
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unforeseen"?
a) Expected
b) Unpredicted
c) Planned
d) Familiar
Answer: b) Unpredicted
3. Which word is an antonym of "unforeseen"?
a) Unexpected
b) Unanticipated
c) Foreseen
d) Uncertain
Answer: c) Foreseen
4. Which sentence correctly uses "unforeseen"?
a) The unforeseen dinner was planned months in advance.
b) I love unforeseen surprises that come my way.
c) The unforeseen traffic made us late for our appointment.
d) She always prepares for unforeseen events ahead of time.
Answer: c) The unforeseen traffic made us late for our appointment.
5. Which idiom means something unexpected?
a) Catch off guard
b) As happy as a lark
c) Burn the midnight oil
d) Beat around the bush
Answer: a) Catch off guard
